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let me disconnect and reconnect again.
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I disconnected and got an error message but I'm back in again.
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I'm going one last time into the union room. Maybe it'll work?
edit: oops I meant wifi room
@Husam88 It's ok, I guess we can do it another day. Cause I need to sleep soon too. See ya in a couple of days and hopefully the situation will clear up!
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Hey im ready to trade! Is there a specific starter you would like? I can breed you a Charmander,Bulbasaur,Squirtle,Totodile,Snivy or an Oshawott :)
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I think this comic deserves a nice topic where we can all discussion the latest issues as they come out. The rest of the Vertigo stuff gets their own topics, so why not this underappericated gem?
So, the latest issue, issue nine, came out this week and I really enjoyed it a lot. It wasn't as good as issue 8, which started off this new arc, The Reticulan Candidate, but was still pretty enjoyable. Here's my quick thoughts and be warned SPOILERS be found below:
Saucer Country #9
As Arcadia and her team prepare for the debates in Las Vegas, they have a rather and more realitisic close encounter. Meanwhile, Professor Kidd continues his investigation into Mork and Mindy, trying to figure out what exactly is going on.
Our Hero:
Oh I like her attitude about this debate.
Our Villain:
Aliens! Those other black suits must be aliens!
Our Side Characters:
Professor Kidd you do realize why that cab driver didnt stay right?
Surprisingly, there is! Gun shots!
You magical helpers are useless! Damn your hinting!
Page 2, Last Panel: Thats one hell of an expression youre having.
Most Memorable Moment:
Only aliens have that big of foreheads!
Final Page:
So wait hes going to die? Oh, I kind of liked that bodyguard guy.
What We Should Take from This Comic:
This conspiracy is getting bigger and bigger as apparently and trouble is ramping up as Arcadia moves forward towards the presidency.
What We Do Take From This Comic:
So mysterious government officials in black suits showing up at peoples doors are really just hazing rituals done by the army? Who would have guessed!
Yay or Nay?
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Previous Occupation - Manager, Ford Motor Co. Ltd and 3i plc, Legal & General Ventures Ltd (1989-92), Adviser, Legal & General Group (1992-95).
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Mark Schwarzer is expected to make his debut away at Swindon Town this evening, bringing with him a strong League Cup pedigree.
The Australian appeared in three finals as a Middlesbrough player, losing to Leicester City in 1997 and a Gianluca Vialli-managed Chelsea in 1998 before finally lifting the trophy in Cardiff after victory over Bolton Wanderers in 2004.
Now working under Jose Mourinho, Schwarzer is looking forward to a first outing after understudying Petr Cech since his summer switch from Fulham, and retains the hunger for another final.
'Over the years my sides have done reasonably well and I've won it once before with Middlesbrough, as well as playing in a couple of finals, so generally I've had a pretty good time,' Schwarzer said.
'I played at the old Wembley Stadium twice, once against Chelsea, which was fortunate, and then at Cardiff for the final we won in 2004, but I've never played at the new Wembley, which is something to aspire to this time around for sure, and I'd like to help the club reach another final.'
We are yet to lift the League Cup since the reopening of Wembley in 2007, having won it earlier that year in Wales before losing to Spurs after extra-time a year later. Last season we were beaten semi-finalists as Swansea went on to beat Schwarzer's former side Bradford City in the final.
Schwarzer is determined for there to be no slip-ups this time around, starting tonight at the County Ground as he prepares, at 40, to become Chelsea's oldest ever debutant.
'I've been made aware of it before,' he smiled. 'I don't know if it's a good thing or a bad thing, and I don't even tend to look at those sort of statistics. I just want to go and do my thing, play as well as I possibly can and hopefully help the team get through to the next round.
'We will approach the game in the right way, we've got a very strong squad travelling and we will approach this game as seriously as any other.'


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4626 196th St SW, Lynnwood, WA | Directions 9803647.820543 -122.296271
Sat: 10am-1am, Sun: 10am-12pm, Mon-Thu: 11am-12pm, Fri: 11am-1am
Big portions of mainstream American fare, served up in a convivial, family atmosphere. – In Short
A low-key, friendly environment attracts plenty of families to this reliable chain. Kids in the big booths--often clutching free balloons and crayons--usually outnumber adults sitting at the bar. The menu offers filling American fare with no surprises, from mozzarella sticks and nachos to rollups and burgers. Entrees include steaks, fajitas and main dish salads. The calorie-conscious can select from a list of Weight Watchers-inspired dishes like mesquite chicken salad and grilled tilapia with mango salsa.
Dangerous Parking Lot – Don't park in the Lynnwood Applebees lot, our truck was broken into (window smashed) and all of our electronics were stolen! The lot is unsafe do to the majority of the lot being behind the restaurant (away from the road, no windows or other stores in back) inviting an unsafe situation. A person who steals things can come and go without ever being seen. The managment was not much help after the fact either. I won't be frequenting this restaurant again!
Happy Hour as early as 9pm – Great place to go for happy hour with a group of friends, happy hour is open to people of all ages. Not only does it not restrict happy hour to just people ages 21+ but happy hour also starts earlier than most places, 9pm-closing. Appetizers and desserts on the menu are always half off too. A good place to go when you and your friends want to grab a bite to eat but are still on a tight budget!
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Josh Eidelson is a freelance writer and a former union organizer. Check out his blog here.Follow @josheidelson
Nonunion workers' groups are gathering strength across the country. But will they ever make the kind of impact that traditional labor once did?
Domestic Workers United protests in Manhattan.
A conversation with the Century Foundation's Richard Kahlenberg
For a company trying to ward off unionization, firing a union activist is a great investment. While the National Labor Relations Act bans such retaliation, its process is slow and its penalties are minimal. Every time Democrats have controlled the presidency and Congress, unions have pushed reforms to the law—and every time they've come up short. In their new book, Why Labor Organizing Should Be a Civil Right, the Century Foundation's Richard Kahlenberg and labor lawyer Moshe Marvit propose a new approach to labor law reform: add protection against anti-union discrimination to the Civil Rights Act.
In the lockout era, winning union representation is not a one-time thing.
Becki Jacobson, 48, has worked as a process technician at American Crystal Sugar Company in Minnesota since she was 18. Eight months ago, she showed up for work, but the company refused to let her start her shift.
Like 1,300 other members of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco & Grain Millers union (BCTGM) at American Crystal Sugar, Jacobson wasn't fired. She was locked out. Crystal Sugar is wielding a powerful weapon against its workers: Its right to deny them work for refusing a worse contract after their existing one expired. Jacobson and her co-workers are left with a choice. They can hold out while non-union workers do their jobs, make huge concessions, or dissolve the union.
Eight years ago, following his Democratic primary defeat, Howard Dean and some of his supporters formed Democracy for America (DFA). Among them was Howard's brother Jim Dean, who now serves as chair of the million-member activist group. The Prospect sat down with Jim Dean to discuss the left's lack of leverage in Washington, Occupy's lessons for activists, and why—with a presidential election looming—DFA has shifted its focus to the states.
Mitt Romney acquires a Google problem to rival his opponent's.
History's most famous Google prank just received the sincerest form of flattery. A new website, "Spreading Romney," is now one of the GOP frontrunner's top online search results. The new site defines "Romney" as "to defecate in terror," commemorating the miserable 12 hours the Romney family dog spent riding on top of the car during a family trip to Canada. "Spreading Romney's" emergence is the latest tribute to the success of sex columnist Dan Savage's "Spreading Santorum" site, whose profile has risen with each Santorum victory.


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Moyse, who joined Finsbury last week as senior executive, worked for three years at the Treasury's press office. He handled Kelly's PR until her promotion to the Cabinet Office in last week's Cabinet reshuffle.
He also handled comms around Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown's international agenda and visits.
Moyse has handled communications around some of the treasury's most high-profile reports, too. This includes Paul Myners' investigation of institutional investment decision making and Ron Sandler's review of the long-term savings industry.
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I found this fossil whilst browsing the shore at walton on the naze. It looks alot like a claw of some kind. I'm wondering if anyone can confirm this and if it is indeed a fossil then would anyone know what animal it came from and how old it is. Thanks.
Good photo (small file size but good detail and lighting).
Does it seem heavy for its size?
I know it is showing only hints of rust, but its shape suggests a well-corroded old eye-nail (the eye having completely cloed-up). Victorians and earlier used eye-nails for supports for vine wires in walled gardens.
Just a thought.
Thanks for the reply, Yes it does seem a bit heavy.
It could be what you said but im not too sure... It doesnt seem to be that magnetic I could sense a very slight magnetic pull at the part at the top but its very faint.
If you can find a compass, set it down on a table and see if its needle is affected by moving your specimen close by it. That'll be more sensitive than your feeling. If there is a reaction, chances are there is some iron (as opposed to iron oxide or other non-magnetic matter) in your specimen, adding support to my eye-nail hypothesis.
Since you found it on the coast, it could also be a item related to boats or fishing.
You could saw through it. You might find some iron in the centre.
You could also take it to a local museum, to see what they say. Don't mention the nail idea unless they say they haven't a clue - in which case ask them if they think it a possibility, and ask them if they have any old nails in their collection that you could compare it with.


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A stay at Courtyard Marriott City Center places you in the heart of Portland, walking distance from Brody Theater and Life Size Elephant Statue.
This eco-friendly hotel is within close proximity of O'Bryant Square and Chinatown Gate.
Make yourself at home in one of the 256 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Conveniences include safes and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, audiovisual equipment, and express check-out. Planning an event in Portland? This hotel has 5300 square feet (492 square meters) of space consisting of a ballroom, banquet facilities, and a meeting/conference room. Limited parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
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The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This 3-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center, secretarial services, and audiovisual equipment.
Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. Event facilities measuring 5300 square feet (492 square meters) include a meeting/conference room, a ballroom, and banquet facilities. This eco-friendly hotel also offers a health club, gift shops/newsstands, and coffee/tea in the lobby. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).
Courtyard Marriott City Center is a smoke-free property.
- Total number of rooms - 256
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Fast rise of Griffin and Dalton illustrate shift in NFL offenses
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Embrace of college offenses has led many NFL teams to start rookie quarterbacks
NFL has likely told replacement referees to throw flags early to control games
The Falcons are 5-0 in West Coast games under coach Mike Smith since 2008
Cincinnati at Washington Sunday: Andy Dalton, 24, with the weight of a franchise on his shoulders in Cincinnati; Robert Griffin III, 22, with the weight of a franchise (and, some might think, the world) on his shoulders in Washington. That's not the only matchup of young guns this weekend in the NFL. Three other games match 25-or-younger passers and kid cornerstones of anxious franchises:
The Jets' Mark Sanchez, 25, at Ryan Tannehill, 24, in Miami.
Jacksonville's Blaine Gabbert, 22, at Andrew Luck, 23, in Indianapolis.
Detroit's Matthew Stafford, 24, at Jake Locker, 24, in Tennessee.
The world is changing. No, it has changed. And Cincinnati coach Marvin Lewis knows why. He believes it has taken less than one decade to flip a switch at the most important position in sports. The Bengals drafted Carson Palmer out of mighty USC with the first pick of the 2003 draft, and sat him for a full season. The Bengals drafted Andy Dalton with the 35th pick of the 2011 draft, and played him 96 percent of the offensive snaps as a rookie.
The best player in college football in 2003 sat a year. The fifth-best quarterback in the draft eight years later was immediately the most important player to the success of the same team ... and played immediately after the sixth-month NFL lockout.
"Look at Andy, and look at RGIII,'' Lewis said Thursday night from Cincinnati. "They're where they are because they played in college, played a lot and played in a way the NFL could judge them well. When we scouted Carson, we had to cut up three years of Carson's offensive snaps at USC to give us the equivalent of one year of Andy or Christian Ponder or Blaine Gabbert -- because they threw it so much, and they played in more of a pro offense.''
As Lewis said, it's not just because of the different throws they can make. It's the fact that pro teams now have embraced what colleges are doing on offense, not eschewed it. Remember when Andy Reid hated the shotgun and Donovan McNabb played exclusively under center? Look at Mike Vick now.
"It used to be, just very recently, that when scouts would see college quarterbacks line up so much in the shotgun, the attitude was, 'They can't take a snap under center. That'll really hurt them in the NFL.' Well, so what? Eventually it got to be that the shotgun was an advantage, as we see now.''
I asked the career defensive coach what he thought of the move-heavy offense Washington has put together for Griffin. "They've done a really good job of constructing an offense it looks like he's comfortable with,'' Lewis said. "It's sort of a veer option, with movement and things like wide receiver screens. I like it for him. He's not going to have 50 drop-backs a game now. His confidence in the game is so impressive, and his demeanor at the end of the game -- so calm, like he knows he can make any play he's asked to make. But he took a couple of pretty big hits last week, and I don't know as time goes on that you can afford to sustain those kind of hits.''
That's the danger, obviously, of having a 218-pound mobile quarterback. You love the fact he can get out of trouble. You hate the fact he is exposed to so many big hits.
As for Dalton, the Bengals get excited by things like his 15-of-17 second half last week against Cleveland, and by the fact that, even though he doesn't have a cannon for an arm, he's found A.J. Green 77 times in 17 career games for a 15.4-yard average. That average should climb as they get more in rhythm with each other.
"Andy took a big jump for us last week, and he knows the expectations are different now," said Lewis. "I think he'll continue to make that climb."
Enjoyed interviewing San Francisco safety Donte Whitner, FOX officiating analyst and columnist Mike Pereira, Vikings punter Chris Kluwe and Albert Breer of NFL Network for my third podcast of 2012. All the subjects were good, and Whitner, I thought, was as insightful a player as I've had on the podcast in the time I've done it. As usual, it's available on SI.com and on iTunes.
Whitner, on cheap shots and bounties: "You can go in there, form-tackle and tackle the way you've been taught since you were a kid. And that's what we honestly believe in. We don't believe in bounties ... You don't go into the game and intentionally aim to take people out because this is the way they feed their families. This is their profession, and morally, it's just not correct.''
Whitner, on playing within tighter hitting rules: "You can make legal, good, hard hits and make the offensive guy feel that. You don't have to lead with your helmet, you don't have to hit anyone helmet-to-helmet. It's actually a thinking man's game right now in the National Football League. When the ball is thrown to a guy on offense, you have time to understand where to hit the guy, how to use your shoulder pads. You have time.''
Seattle QB Russell Wilson (No. 3) Last year, Wilson was the second-most beloved quarterback in Wisconsin -- and it was close. As a meteor across the Wisconsin sports sky, Wilson was a one-year wonder for the Badgers, and played so well that Seattle GM John Schneider (a Wisconsin native) overlooked his 5-11-ness and picked him in the third round. Monday night in Seattle, Wilson will give a lot of conflicted people back in Wisconsin some angst. They love him, but want him to fail against Aaron Rodgers and the Pack. Most fun thing to watch: Wilson trying to escape Clay Matthews for four quarters.
1. Acerbic Jay versus Reformed Jay. Lucky for the Bears they're facing the Rams, tied for second-to-last in the league with two sacks. Unlucky for J'Marcus Webb that the man with both of those sacks, Robert Quinn, will line up across from him at Soldier Field Sunday. We'll see if Jay Cutler does a better job keeping his shoving to himself if Webb gets turnstiled again.
2. More officiating fun. Week 1 grade for the replacement officials: B-minus. Week 2 grade: D-minus. Chaos reigned in Philadelphia and Atlanta. The optimistic Mike Tirico called the officials "an embarrassment'' on the Monday night game for ESPN. Can you imagine what Lewis Black would have called that disorganized display. One piece of advice, unsolicited, for times when fights break out, men in stripes: THROW SOMEBODY OUT. STOP CALLING OFFSETTING PENALTIES, WHICH IS THE EASY WAY OUT AND SOLVES NOTHING. Get my point?
3. A flag-fest is coming, I believe. Throw flags early and get control of the games so the players know you're serious. That's very likely the message the replacements are hearing at the 15 remaining games this weekend. As Aaron Rodgers told Jason Wilde on his Wisconsin radio show this week, the Baltimore-Philly and Atlanta-Denver games needed a much firmer hand from the officials.
"There was so much chippiness in those two games,'' Rodgers said. "I would have expected more penalties. On two occasions in the Baltimore-Philly game there were offsetting personal fouls, which really doesn't do anything. It doesn't send any message to the guys and nothing happens. There [are] no repercussions. So there is no 15-yard penalty on Philly and then the guy can come over and get a tongue-lashing from his coach and maybe think twice about doing it again.''
4. Negotiations in this bitter feud. Jay Glazer reported the league and the officials spoke this week for two days. Little progress. Movement's vital on the pension issue, on both sides.
5. The Falcons trying to stay perfect out West. Atlanta at San Diego, Sunday. Since Mike Smith became Atlanta's coach in 2008, Atlanta is 5-0 on the West Coast (Seattle, San Francisco, Oakland, San Diego), winning by an average of 17 points per game. Atlanta has little tricks that probably don't mean anything -- staying on Eastern Time, traveling on Friday, always practicing in the road city Saturday -- but this week, I bet two things have more to do with the outcome than that: Atlanta's coming off a marathon Monday night fiasco, and the Chargers are 2-0 with a quarterback (Philip Rivers) as hot as Atlanta's (Matt Ryan).
6. Peyton tries to rebound. Peyton Manning is 16-2 lifetime against Houston. Playing at home will help Manning, but a stadium can't zing a line-drive pass. Manning has to do that, under the increasing pressure of people who think his arm's dying, and he'll have to do it on a short week after playing a bad game Monday night in Atlanta.
7. The Cowboys prepare for kneel-down mayhem, so it won't be kneel-down mayhem. I've said all along I didn't like the Bucs pig-piling the Giants' offensive line on the victory formation, but it took exactly one play for the 30 other teams in the league to figure out how to handle it. This week's opponent, Dallas, will block the play like it's a goal-line snap. "We will just be aware of what happened in the past and make sure we handle it the right way on our end,'' said Dallas coach Jason Garrett. See, you don't need a rule to police this. You just need intelligence.
8. The debut of Mikel Leshoure. The Lions' 2011 second-round pick to resuscitate the running game plays his first NFL game Sunday in Nashville. (He missed 2011 with an Achilles tear, and the first two games of this season for violating the league's substance-abuse policy.) "We've been waiting to get him on the field for a long time,'' said coach Jim Schwartz. "He can make guys miss, he's good in the pass game, he's a smart guy."
9. And the other running back in the game. Chris Johnson: 19 carries, 21 yards. It's the regular-season, fella.
10. Clay Matthews vs. Russell Okung. Monday nights like this one -- Seattle hosts Green Bay in the very loud Pacific Northwest -- are why the Seahawks drafted Okung over Joe Haden and Jason Pierre-Paul in the 2010 first round. Matthews has six sacks in his first two games and is playing the best football of his life. Okung will have help on some snaps, but you don't draft a guy that high so he can double-team a great pass-rusher. You draft him so he can erase one. Good matchup.
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